Scientific Inquiry Test

8 Questions | By Kp=youandme | Last updated: Mar 22, 2022 | Total Attempts: 2515

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If you are a science student out there in the world this quiz is for you especially dealing with the scientific inquiry. Specifically designed to find out how much you knowledge you have.

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1.

What is the definition of procedure?
- A.
  
  An explanation of an observation that must be logical and can change after observations are made.
- B.
  
  Anything that can change in an experiment
- C.
  
  Information that is collected
- D.
  
  Step by step instructions to complete an investigation
2.

A(n) _____________________ variable is something that the scientist wants to remain the same throughout the entire experiment.
- A.
  
  Independent
- B.
  
  Controlled
- C.
  
  Dependent
- D.
  
  Staysame
3.

A inference is......?
- A.
  
  Step by step instructions to complete an investigation
- B.
  
  Information that is collected
- C.
  
  An educated guess based on prior experiences
- D.
  
  An explanation of an observation that must be logical and can change after more observations are made
4.

A hypothesis is....?
- A.
  
  An educated guess based on prior knowledge and experience.
- B.
  
  Anything that can be changed in an experiment.
- C.
  
  An explanation of an observation that must be logical and can change after more observations are made
- D.
  
  Information that is collected
5.

A(n) _______________________ is the 1 thing in an experiment that is changed or manipulated by the scientist.
- A.
  
  Dependent
- B.
  
  Controlled
- C.
  
  Independent
- D.
  
  Variable
6.

A(n) _____________________ is anything that can be changed in an experiment.
- A.
  
  Dependent
- B.
  
  Controlled
- C.
  
  Independent
- D.
  
  Variable
7.

A(n) _____________________ variable is the results that change in response to the change the scientist makes to the __________________ variable.
- A.
  
  Independent; controlled
- B.
  
  Independent; independent
- C.
  
  Dependent: controlled
- D.
  
  Dependent; independent
8.

What makes a good hypothesis?